Unemployment Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina increased to 13.40 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 11.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Bosnia and Herzegovina Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the unemployment rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 10.72 percent. Between 1991 and 2024, the figure dropped by 6.83 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Employment Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina increased to 43.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 43.60 percent in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Bosnia And Herzegovina Employment Rate.

Graph and download economic data for Youth Unemployment Rate for Bosnia and Herzegovina (SLUEM1524ZSBIH) from 1991 to 2024 about Bosnia and Herzegovina, 15 to 24 years, unemployment, and rate.

In 2024, the youth unemployment rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to 27.28 percent. Between 1991 and 2024, the figure dropped by 7.12 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Unemployment rate forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 13.2 percent, unchanged from 13.2 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 6.28 percent, based on data from 100 countries. Historically, the average for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1995 to 2030 is 25.19 percent. The minimum value, 13.2 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 70 percent was recorded in 1995.

Key information about Bosnia and Herzegovina Unemployment Rate

• Bosnia and Herzegovina Unemployment Rate dropped to 13.17% in Dec 2023, from the previously reported figure of 15.38% in Dec 2022.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina Unemployment Rate is updated yearly, available from Dec 2006 to Dec 2023, with an average rate of 24.75%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 31.10% in Dec 2006 and a record low of 13.17% in Dec 2023.
• The data is reported by reported by Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• In the latest reports, Bosnia and Herzegovina Population reached 3.43 million people in Jun 2022.

The unemployment rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina stands at 27.5 percent according to the latest data from . That reading shows no change from the level of 27.5 percent in the previous month and a decrease from the level of 28.22 percent in the same month of the previous year. The unemployment...

Bosnia and Herzegovina Labour Force Survey: Unemployment Rate: Male data was reported at 10.100 % in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.900 % for 2023. Bosnia and Herzegovina Labour Force Survey: Unemployment Rate: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 22.500 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2024, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.900 % in 2006 and a record low of 10.100 % in 2024. Bosnia and Herzegovina Labour Force Survey: Unemployment Rate: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bosnia and Herzegovina – Table BA.G002: Labour Force Survey.

Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (national estimate) in Bosnia and Herzegovina was reported at 10.67 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bosnia and Herzegovina - Unemployment, total (national estimate) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate) in Bosnia and Herzegovina was reported at 27.32 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bosnia and Herzegovina - Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Unemployment Rate: Female data was reported at 32.200 % in Feb 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 32.300 % for Jan 2018. Unemployment Rate: Female data is updated monthly, averaging 48.415 % from Mar 2007 (Median) to Feb 2018, with 132 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.250 % in Feb 2013 and a record low of 32.200 % in Feb 2018. Unemployment Rate: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bosnia and Herzegovina – Table BA.G005: Unemployment Rate. Unemployment rate is calculated as a ratio of unemployed persons and labour force.

Youth Unemployment Rate for Bosnia and Herzegovina was 27.28% in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Youth Unemployment Rate for Bosnia and Herzegovina reached a record high of 63.11 in January of 2012 and a record low of 27.27 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Youth Unemployment Rate for Bosnia and Herzegovina - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Bosnia and Herzegovina BA: Unemployment Rate: % Change data was reported at 0.225 % in Dec 2013. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.225 % for Nov 2013. Bosnia and Herzegovina BA: Unemployment Rate: % Change data is updated monthly, averaging 1.651 % from Mar 2008 (Median) to Dec 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.494 % in Jun 2009 and a record low of -12.443 % in Jun 2008. Bosnia and Herzegovina BA: Unemployment Rate: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bosnia and Herzegovina – Table BA.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment.

Bosnia and Herzegovina BA: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at 0.604 % in Dec 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.761 % for Sep 2012. Bosnia and Herzegovina BA: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.251 % from Sep 2007 (Median) to Dec 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.444 % in Sep 2008 and a record low of -6.491 % in Mar 2008. Bosnia and Herzegovina BA: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bosnia and Herzegovina – Table BA.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Quarterly.

This horizontal bar chart displays unemployment (% of total labor force) by currency using the aggregation average in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

This scatter chart displays health expenditure (% of GDP) against unemployment (% of total labor force) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

This scatter chart displays unemployment (% of total labor force) against self-employed workers (% of total employment) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Unemployment with intermediate education (% of total labor force with intermediate education) in Bosnia and Herzegovina was reported at 11 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bosnia and Herzegovina - Unemployment with intermediate education (% of total unemployment) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (national estimate) in Bosnia and Herzegovina was reported at 12.82 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bosnia and Herzegovina - Unemployment, female (national estimate) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.